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Claw back

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Financial ContextPlay
Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud. SlideThe IRS will claw back the tax refund if they find a discrepancy.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies difficulty or reluctance in returning money, like forcefully taking back. SlideShe had to claw back her investment from the dubious scheme.
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Legal ImplicationsPlay
May involve legal action to reverse transactions or enforce the return of funds. SlideThe court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.